Operational Security Management Specialist

Description du poste:

Entity: Technology

Job Family Group: IT&S Group

Job Description:
Operational Management Security Specialist
Technology is making a difference in bp's plans to invest in today's energy system and help build tomorrow's. As an expert community of science, safety and security, as well as digital specialists, our aim is to advance and protect bp. We use our expertise to help improve efficiency, increase effectiveness and harness the transformational potential of digital technologies to deliver value.
Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

You will work with

The Operational Technology (OT) Specialist is part of our global OT Security Solutions team.
This team secures bp's process control networks and operational technology (OT) systems. We work with business teams to protect physical systems critical to frontline operations. We design and enforce security controls and collaborate with site teams to ensure smooth operation of those controls.

Let me tell you about the role

The Operational Security Solutions Specialist will support development and deployment of security solutions for OT environment. You will contribute to solution designs, operational processes and procedures and identify or develop automated processes to simplify the service.

What You'll Do

* Working within a delivery squad you will support design, configuration, and delivery of security solutions for ICS systems.
* Collaborate with IT and OT teams to implement security best practices.
* Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve existing security services.
* Learn and apply industry standards such as NIST SP 800-82 and ISA/IEC 62443.

What We're Looking For

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
* Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC).
* Understanding of engineering and operational procedures, utilized at industrial facilities within the OT domain.
* Familiarity with mainstream industrial control system vendor solutions and the architectures - Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, Rockwell.
* Interest in cybersecurity principles and threat landscapes in OT environments.
* Strong problem-solving skills and track record of delivering technology solutions.
* Effective communication and a strong willingness to learn.

Nice to Have

* Project and design experience in ICS and/or cybersecurity.
* Exposure to tools like MDIoT, Sentinel, Wireshark, Nessus, or Splunk.
* Knowledge of data analysis and scripting (KQL, Python, PowerShell, or Bash)

Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!

Travel RequirementNegligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:Consulting, incident investigation and response, Incident Management, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information security behaviour change, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier security management

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks